Desexing fees – cats

Desexing voucher scheme

The desexing voucher scheme provides pet owners with a 33 per cent reduction in the cost of desexing their cats and dogs.

City of Melbourne residents who hold any of the following Federal Government cards are eligible to participate in the desexing voucher scheme:

Pensioner Health Benefits Card

Pharmaceutical Benefits Concession Card

Health Benefits Card

Health Care Card.

Desexing vouchers are available from City of Melbourne in person, at the Melbourne Town Hall, 190-200 Swanston Street, Melbourne. Proof of the concession or benefit card is required. If your pet is over three months of age, evidence of pet registration is also required.

Using the desexing voucher

Present the desexing voucher to your vet. You will be required to pay the vet two-thirds of the cost of the procedure. The City of Melbourne will then pay your vet the remaining one-third of the cost.

Desexing voucher scheme conditions

A maximum of two desexing vouchers will be issued per household.

Pets must be vaccinated and have a current vaccination certificate.

If your pet is a female older than seven months an extra charge applies.